Iran Clarifies Stance on Arming Russia

Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif clarified in an interview with CNN that supplying weapons to Russia in the Ukraine war was a business decision aimed at “earning currency.” Zarif emphasized that Tehran “never forgets” those who help it in difficult times.

Zarif stated, “We do not believe that war is an answer to anything. In any war, everybody will lose. All roads have been closed for Iran in violation of international law, and we need to engage in business and earn currency. The Russians engage with Iran in trade.”

He criticized the West for severing all business ties with Iran, asserting that Iran is willing to discuss ways to resolve the various crises created by the United States’ withdrawal from the Iran nuclear agreement.

“The US has closed all possibilities of trade with Iran. We never forget those who help us in times of difficulty. Europeans have to answer why they closed all businesses in Iran. Did Iran violate deals? Why should we be concerned about the concerns of Europe when they are not concerned about their own obligations under international law?” he said.

Under the nuclear deal, Iran had agreed to dismantle much of its nuclear program and open its facilities to more extensive inspections in exchange for billions of dollars’ worth of sanctions relief. However, the deal has been jeopardized since former President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from it in 2018.

“Everyone has to come down from their high heels and walk with us. We are willing to negotiate and willing to talk about how to end the various crises that have been created because of the US’s withdrawal from the JCPOA,” he concluded.

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